Exec Advisor-FP&A

Posted 21 Days Ago
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4 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives and lead cross-functional finance and operational projects. Drive process improvement and technology solutions, design and implement complex solutions, oversee contract risk review, liaise between departments, mentor teams, develop performance tools, and ensure compliant execution of operational changes to improve efficiency and profitability.
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Routinely lead and manage teams and/or projects/programs for Executives. Provide guidance and support of projects to include the development, communication of strategy and monitoring overall execution. Plan, organize and coordinate various initiatives and provide guidance through the application of process and project management, QDM principles and analytical techniques.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide expertise to Senior Executive leadership on special projects and activities aimed to improving efficiencies
  • Provide direction and oversight to Finance leadership team on overall strategy as well as tactical plans to ensure focus on execution
  • Lead strategic process improvement projects and collaborate on new technology solutions
  • Identify strategic improvement initiatives and utilize technology solutions to improve efficiencies and profitability
  • Design, develop and implement innovative solutions to complex situations independently and with teams
  • Act as a liaison between functional departments, operations, and customers, both internally and externally
  • Ensure minimal exposure to risk through review of contracts engaged from sales, procurement and other areas
  • Lead projects and initiatives related to any operational changes both long term and short term to ensure implementation occurs with minimal impact
  • Collaborate in development of tools designed to improve performance in all areas of people, service, and profit
  • Act as point of contact for field and corporate employees regarding operational policy, procedures, processes, and budgets
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience plus seven (7) years’ experience in project and operational leadership, which includes experience evaluating, planning and implementing operational changes and/or improvements
  • Demonstrated experience and skills utilizing QDM principles.
  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to create, prepare and present reports
  • Ability to effectively lead project teams, provide direction, guidance, plus mentorship, as needed
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships throughout the organization
  • Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applicable computer system/programs
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal and visual)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Must be able to travel as needed

Preferred Skills/ Knowledge

1) Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale business capabilities, operating models, and technology solutions across complex organizations. 2)Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to understand upstream and downstream impacts across the end-to-end revenue lifecycle, including pricing, customer onboarding, rating, invoicing, payments, collections, and revenue governance. 3)Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, business process architecture, system integration strategies, and technology roadmaps. Experience working with APIs, EDI, web services, system integrations, data exchanges, and related technologies to enable scalable business solutions.



EST FedEx Freight, Inc
FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [email protected]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience plus seven (7) years' experience in project and operational leadership
  • Experience evaluating, planning and implementing operational changes and/or improvements
  • Demonstrated experience and skills utilizing QDM principles
  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to create, prepare and present reports
  • Ability to effectively lead project teams, provide direction, guidance, and mentorship
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships throughout the organization
  • Experience and ability to use Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal and visual)
  • Ability to travel as needed
  • Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale business capabilities, operating models, and technology solutions
  • Systems-thinking mindset and understanding of end-to-end revenue lifecycle (pricing, onboarding, invoicing, payments, collections, revenue governance)
  • Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, business process architecture, system integration strategies, and technology roadmaps
  • Experience with APIs, EDI, web services, system integrations and data exchanges
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The Company
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

FedEx Freight operates FedEx’s less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation business across North America. Its services include Priority, Economy, and Direct shipping, while subsidiary FedEx Custom Critical provides expedited, time- and temperature-specific freight solutions. The company uses a large vehicle fleet, extensive service-center network, operational efficiency, data-driven technology, and dedicated personnel to deliver freight safely, securely, and reliably across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and nearby territories.

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